LIVE ZOOM: Civil Lawsuit Basics: Vacating Defaults and Correcting Mistakes

Thursday, January 16, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 22, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, September 18, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.


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Mistakes happen in the course of a civil lawsuit. For example, a defendant may fail to respond to a lawsuit within the required time, resulting in a “default,” which terminates the rights of the defendant to dispute the allegations. Or, a plaintiff may fail to respond to a defense motion, resulting in dismissal of the lawsuit. In this class, learn how to get back on track by asking a judge to “set aside” (vacate or undo) defaults and other mistakes in California state courts.

 

Class covers:

  • California Code of Civil Procedure § 473: what it is, and why you need it
  • When and how a party may seek relief from his or her mistakes
  • What constitutes “default” and “dismissal,” and what may be “set aside”
  • Preparing a motion to vacate default

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fee: FREE

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LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Last Updated: Thursday, 19 December 2024 11:51

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LIVE ZOOM: Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to File and Respond to a Complaint

Thursday, January 9, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - CLASS CANCELLED

Thursday, May 8, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, September 11, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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A civil lawsuit starts with the filing and service of a written complaint. The complaint serves many purposes, including the identification of the parties involved in the lawsuit, the plaintiff’s reason for filing a lawsuit, and the type of relief that is sought. The defendant must then respond to the complaint by filing an answer or another type of response. The complaint and the defendant’s responses are called pleadings, and they set the stage for all that comes afterward in the lawsuit. In this class, learn how to prepare, file, serve and respond to civil case pleadings in California state courts.

Class covers:

  • Is filing a lawsuit a good idea?
  • Identifying possible legal theories
  • Drafting the complaint
  • Service of summons and complaint
  • Answers and other responsive pleadings

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fee: FREE

Reservation reserves spot

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Last Updated: Wednesday, 08 January 2025 13:17

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LIVE ZOOM: Ask a Lawyer: Is this Civil Harassment?

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025

5:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.

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 If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse, violence or threats of violence outside of a dating or close personal relationship, that might be civil harassment. Join a live question and answer session with experienced civil litigation attorneys. At this session, learn what civil harassment is and isn’t – and what you can do about it. Ask questions about who qualifies for a civil harassment restraining order (CHRO), how to apply to the court for a CHRO, including what to expect at the court hearing, what a CHRO can do and other procedural topics.

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through Zoom to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.

Presented in partnership with the L.A. Incubator Consortium (Los Angeles Attorney Incubator Consortium (laincubatorconsortium.com)

Registration fee: FREE

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney

Last Updated: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 12:12

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LIVE ZOOM: Validating Caselaw with Citators

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

 

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Learn how to use citator tools—such as Shepard’s in Lexis+ and KeyCite in Westlaw—to make sure your cases remain good law, and find additional citations relevant to your legal question.

Class covers:

  • Why validate? Using citator tools to help determine “good law”
  • How to use Shepard’s on Lexis+ and KeyCite on Westlaw
  • Review of Shepard’s signals and KeyCite symbols

Presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians


Registration fees: FREE
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No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Last Updated: Friday, 06 December 2024 16:25

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LIVE ZOOM: Using Legal Databases

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.


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Learn fundamental research strategies in two of the Law Library’s most useful legal databases, Westlaw and Lexis+. Gain tips on how to perform caselaw research, validate primary sources, and access secondary sources digitally.

Class covers:

Using the Westlaw or Lexis+ legal database to…

  • Formulate search queries
  • Filter search results
  • Find primary sources such as cases and codes
  • Find secondary sources such as legal practice guides

Presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians


Registration fees: FREE
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No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

 

Last Updated: Friday, 06 December 2024 16:25

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